Yes, it will alleviate the lack of 2nds and Chiefs, it will also alleviate the need for 2nds and Chiefs to know what they are talking about. Next aim is to alleviate the need to pay anyone!

I can only repeat what the Examiner told me. "This Examination is on General Engineering Knowledge, that's everything you know about Engineering. Well? What do you know?" Now, it also includes International Maritime Laws and Canadian Regulations. See TP 2293 for the whole thing. https://ww...

From Marine Personnel Regulations. 103 (3) The successful completion of a course that was taken for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of competency or an endorsement remains valid for life once that certificate or endorsement has been obtained, except in the case of the following courses: (c) a...

Maybe I should apply!

William Henry Mitchell April 20, 1952 – April 26, 2018 MITCHELL, William Henry – Age 66 of Kingston, passed away April 26, 2018 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Newfoundland, he was a son of the late George and Annie (Peddle) Mitchell. William worked for many years as a chief engine...

I'm not officially "done" until July, but I have all this accumulated leave to use up!

Which one do you want Merlyn? I have triangular, curved and straight. Thanks for your comments Martin, my skin is pretty tough as it is.

I walked away sober! I didn't have time for a dram!

Here are the guidelines for Doctors doing the seafarers medical. http://hajoorvos.hu/can_med_guide_2013.pdf

They don't want a Chief Engineer, they want a factory breakdown mechanic with a 2nd Class to meet the Safe Manning requirements of MPR part 2.

Och I'll personally give ye a wee cuddle JK

The type VII U-boat was built in Poland.

We'll have to see about that Martin, TCMS head honcho has just retired. Speaking of which, my retirement "do" will be in Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, next Thursday (26th) at 12.

have a look here. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/bulletins-menu.htm

Just plug in the dates you want. 11/2016 applies to deck people and MED refreshers.

Engineers are here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/bu ... 09-eng.htm

Say hi to Alan Oliver for me and let him know Doug Young is moving to Cape Town. Good luck with your podcast.